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Suggestion for improvements to the charging station search on Waze
Dear Sir/Madam,
With the proliferation of electric vehicles, it is crucial to optimize the charging station search on Waze to make it a recommended reference. Below, I propose specific improvements to enhance this feature.AA CarPlay / Displaying power, not speed status
Currently, on Android Auto, I notice that Waze displays vague indications ("Fast", "Medium", "Very Fast") rather than the power in kW. I would like the exact power to be indicated to better inform users.App / Displaying availability on the map
This feature, which was previously available, has disappeared. I find that displaying the number of free connectors directly on the map when searching for a station via the "Charging Station" tab is visually very useful, and I would like to see it reintroduced.App / Separate display for 2 different power levels for the same connector
For example, a station with 8 CCS at 300 kW and 2 CCS at 150 kW is displayed as 10 CCS at 300 kW, which is misleading. I suggest displaying each power level separately with the corresponding number of connectors for greater clarity.
App / Adding a filter
I suggest adding the following filters to facilitate searching:
A "restricted" filter to sort stations by their status (public, restricted, private).
A power filter with three ranges: < 22 kW, 23-99 kW, > 100 kW, or all.
A filter for stations accepting credit cards, based on the option already checked in the editor.CarPlay, AA / display the same level of information
I notice marked differences between Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. On CarPlay, only basic information like the address is displayed, while Android Auto includes location, real-time availability, and services. Similarly, on the mobile app, Android offers filters ("open," "fast charging") that are absent on iOS. I would like to see harmonization for a consistent experience.App / Sort the proposed networks alphabetically
In France, the list of operators lacks logic. I propose alphabetical sorting to simplify navigation and avoid confusing users.AndroidAuto CarPlay / Display the "About Us" section
Some stations include relevant information in the "About Us" section, but it is not visible on Android Auto or CarPlay. I would like this section to be accessible to enrich the available information.
I am also sending you a presentation with easy-to-understand images for the first five improvement suggestions. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkf5jBlCM/iFvM8n0-ZKTkmBRVQ4slkQ/view?utm_content=DAGkf5jBlCM&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel
These suggestions aim to make Waze more intuitive and reliable for electric vehicle drivers. I remain available to discuss these proposals in more detail.
Sincerely,
RohannDear Sir/Madam,
With the proliferation of electric vehicles, it is crucial to optimize the charging station search on Waze to make it a recommended reference. Below, I propose specific improvements to enhance this feature.AA CarPlay / Displaying power, not speed status
Currently, on Android Auto, I notice that Waze displays vague indications ("Fast", "Medium", "Very Fast") rather than the power in kW. I would like the exact power to be indicated to better inform users.App / Displaying availability on the map
This feature, which was previously available, has disappeared. I find that displaying the number of free connectors…
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Design Limitations in Waze
Dear Waze,
I appreciate how Waze has improved real-time navigation, but it seems to be designed for experienced urban drivers who prioritize speed and can easily handle notifications. This may exclude and endanger those with different driving abilities and priorities. In this email, I outline four key design issues and suggest solutions to make Waze more inclusive. My observations come from personal experience with the platform and relevant academic research.
Firstly, Waze selects the fastest route automatically but doesn’t factor in risks like high crime areas, poorly lit areas, or dangerous road conditions. This has had real consequences, like in 2015, when Regina Murmura was led into a dangerous favela in Brazil and killed by local gang members. Since then, Waze has introduced high-risk area alerts in Brazil and Israel. However, most users still lack this feature, placing vulnerable drivers, such as older adults, new drivers, tourists, gig workers, and women, at higher risk. Winner (1980) argues that technology is not neutral, as its design choices reflect social values and may have political outcomes. Waze’s algorithm appears neutral, but because it prioritizes speed over safety, it favors confident, experienced drivers while putting others at risk. This is not a technical limitation but a design choice that reinforces inequality. To avoid this, Waze should supplement its algorithm with official safety data (e.g., crime reports and lighting conditions) and provide a "Safety first" routing option, guaranteeing that every user has equal access to a safe driving experience.
Secondly, because Waze relies heavily on user reports, it assumes roads without reports are safe. However, this results in a geographical bias because hazard notifications are less frequent in places with fewer active users, such as rural communities, low-income neighborhoods, or roads during off-peak hours. For instance, rural drivers in areas with few Waze users and gig workers driving late at night may miss important hazard alerts, making navigation less reliable and possibly dangerous. Kitchin (2014) critiques the rise of data-driven science. Arguing that big data does not provide an objective reality but an "Oligoptic view," a partial view shaped by who collects data and where. In this case, Waze assumes that missing reports indicate evidence of safety rather than a lack of participation. Kitchin contends that theory should supplement data-driven science to prevent flawed conclusions. Similarly, Waze should not only rely on crowdsourced reports and road traffic data but add official safety data (e.g., police crime reports and municipal road conditions) to ensure that missing data does not create blind spots to navigation safety.
Thirdly, Waze has two main issues when handling hazards: it doesn’t immediately reroute drivers when conditions are risky and depends on user reports rather than accurate weather data. While users can manually report dangers like ice, snow, or flooding, these warnings don't adjust the routes, which puts drivers at risk. This affects everyone in extreme weather conditions, but gig workers and low-income are disproportionately affected since they may not have access to proper winter gear. I experienced this firsthand after a snowstorm in Montreal when I took an Uber; despite dangerous conditions, we were systematically routed onto unplowed streets rather than safer main roads. Morozov (2013) critiques “solutionism,” the tendency of tech companies to define problems too narrowly and neglecting broader complexities. This is exemplified by Waze, which disregards social, economic, and environmental issues in favor of the fastest route. Morozov warns against one-size-fits-all, Western-centered technological solutions that may not apply across all contexts. By supplementing its user reports with real-time weather data and municipal road conditions, Waze would ensure that users are actively relocated when necessary.
Finally, Waze can be more distracting than helpful due to its game-like features and constant notifications. As the app offers leaderboards, points, and badges for reporting risks it incentivizes users to remain engaged even while driving. Furthermore, its pop-up notifications must be manually dismissed, further distracting driving. This design choice unequally affects new drivers, who need to focus on the road; neurodivergent drivers (e.g., ADHD), who may be overwhelmed with many notifications; and older adults, who may struggle to process or remove alerts quickly. Zuboff (2019) critiques surveillance capitalism, arguing that platforms are designed not just to provide services but to profit from behavioral surplus (data beyond what is required to improve services). She argues that digital platforms are not neutral; they shape user behavior to serve corporate interests by manipulating user behavior to maximize engagement. This directly relates to Waze; by transforming a navigation tool into a game, it prioritizes data collection over user safety. Waze should implement a driver mode that restricts intrusive notifications and prioritizes voice-based safety alerts, maintaining the focus on the road rather than on the app.
In conclusion, Waze’s current design is too focused on speed and engagement. It provides incomplete safety data, which leaves vulnerable drivers, gig workers, low-income communities, and those in extreme weather conditions to face unsafe driving conditions. Waze should offer a safety-first routing option, add official data to supplement user reports and reduce nonessential app interactions. These changes will guarantee that navigation remains a tool for safety rather than just efficiency or engagement.
Best Regards,Dear Waze,
I appreciate how Waze has improved real-time navigation, but it seems to be designed for experienced urban drivers who prioritize speed and can easily handle notifications. This may exclude and endanger those with different driving abilities and priorities. In this email, I outline four key design issues and suggest solutions to make Waze more inclusive. My observations come from personal experience with the platform and relevant academic research.
Firstly, Waze selects the fastest route automatically but doesn’t factor in risks like high crime areas, poorly lit areas, or dangerous road conditions. This has had real consequences, like in…1 vote
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Toll roads
If user could use settings to set something like "use toll roads if it shortens the time on the road for at least XX minutes" or "use toll road if fuel economy if more then $XX". Waze gives us multiple routs from A to B, sometimes it is better to use toll road, sometimes it cuts only about 5-6 minutes from the trip (or less) - still not the reason to use toll road, too expensive for this outcome. But sometimes toll road is way better, so we don't want to forbid waze to suggest us toll-roads. I think you have all the data and tools you need to make this feature possible.
If user could use settings to set something like "use toll roads if it shortens the time on the road for at least XX minutes" or "use toll road if fuel economy if more then $XX". Waze gives us multiple routs from A to B, sometimes it is better to use toll road, sometimes it cuts only about 5-6 minutes from the trip (or less) - still not the reason to use toll road, too expensive for this outcome. But sometimes toll road is way better, so we don't want to forbid waze to suggest us toll-roads. I think you…
136 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Show bridge height
Not once, I've heard of trucks getting into accidents by hitting a bridge that is too low to the vehicles height.
Why not display the bridges on the route and their height to prevent those type of accidents?136 votes -
Protest the removal of the police warning feature!
The Sheriff's association is using the tired old excuse that the police warning feature in the Waze app "could be used by terrorists." That is a RIDICULOUS excuse! The truth is that they just don't want us having the ability to warn others about their friggin' speed traps, and they don't want us avoiding tickets! Terrorists my shiny white butt! They use all of their technology against us, and then when we have something to use against them they just don't like it. This feature in Waze is just the next step above radar detectors. Well we got those and they couldn't stop them, so they shouldn't be able to stop this feature. PROTEST THE REMOVAL OF THE POLICE WARNING FEATURE. We have the right to know where our public servants are, especially if they're out there setting up speed traps everywhere trying to rob us of our money! First they deliberately set speed limits on various streets to ridiculously low levels, then they direct the cops to set up speed traps knowing that people are going faster than the stupid limit they imposed. It's all a friggin' lie, a swindle specifically designed to rob us. Well I for one say screw that. TELL GOOGLE: I WANT MY POLICE FEATURE. Do it now, because they already agreed to meet with the Sheriff's Association!
The Sheriff's association is using the tired old excuse that the police warning feature in the Waze app "could be used by terrorists." That is a RIDICULOUS excuse! The truth is that they just don't want us having the ability to warn others about their friggin' speed traps, and they don't want us avoiding tickets! Terrorists my shiny white butt! They use all of their technology against us, and then when we have something to use against them they just don't like it. This feature in Waze is just the next step above radar detectors. Well we got those and…
135 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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GTalk integration
When Im running WAZE, set my GT status to "DnD - Driving by waze". So friends will not chat to me during driving. It make me peace and tell others about new navigation - WAZE.
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New Functions for Linking External Provider Locations (Google Pin)
In the past, the WME PIE Script provided a valuable feature that allowed us to directly view the exact location of a place on Google Maps overlaid on the Waze map. Recently, this functionality was removed at Waze's request.
Most editors, including myself, consider this feature essential. Taking this opportunity, I suggest we request improvements to this linking tool. Below are some current issues and proposed solutions:
Issue 1:
Currently, WME allows the same CID to be added multiple times to the same place. This creates disorganization in the links.Solution 1:
Block duplicate additions of the same place. In the search list, duplicate places could be highlighted with a different color to indicate they have already been added.Issue 2:
Often, the first result in the list when adding a place is not the correct one. It could be a branch, located in a different neighborhood, city, or even state, leading to incorrect links and misdirecting drivers.Solution 2:
Sort search results by proximity to the place's coordinates. Additionally, when hovering over a result, the map should visually highlight the exact location of the place (a feature previously available in PIE).Issue 3:
WME allows the same Google place to be linked to multiple Waze places. It’s unclear how Waze determines the correct location for the end user, but this behavior should clearly be avoided.Solution 3:
Prevent a Google place from being linked to more than one Waze place. In the search list, hovering over a linked Google place should indicate which Waze place it is already associated with.Additional Suggestion:
Instead of relying solely on lists for links, WME could include a new layer that displays Google places directly on the map. To link a place, users would only need to click on it.Building on this idea, WME could allow updating the PIN of Google places directly within the tool, eliminating the need to open Google Maps to request PIN corrections.
In the past, the WME PIE Script provided a valuable feature that allowed us to directly view the exact location of a place on Google Maps overlaid on the Waze map. Recently, this functionality was removed at Waze's request.
Most editors, including myself, consider this feature essential. Taking this opportunity, I suggest we request improvements to this linking tool. Below are some current issues and proposed solutions:
Issue 1:
Currently, WME allows the same CID to be added multiple times to the same place. This creates disorganization in the links.Solution 1:
Block duplicate additions of the same place. In…133 votes -
Multiple works place
I have 4 work places. In the application it’s only possible to subscribe ONE adresses for the work. It’s possible to note several adresses ? (
J’ai plusieurs endroits de travail. Il est possible pour le moment d’enregistrer
133 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Disable street name bubbles
Disable street name bubbles from showing on the map, sometimes they really get in the way
133 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Add a "Remember this Route" feature. WAZE should allow me to press a button to begin a route and another button to end the route.
Add a "Remember this Route" feature. WAZE should allow me to press a button to begin a route and another button to end the route. I should be able to save this route as a favorite.
I don't want Waze to try to optimize my route or change my route in any way.133 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Improved Google Assistant Integration on Android Auto
The overall issue with Waze seems to be that the phone app is better built than the Android Auto app, which wouldn't be a problem were it not for the fact that it has led to borderline non-existent communication between the Android Auto version of the Google Assistant and the Android Auto Waze app. This problem leads to two main issues: drivers can't report hazards without taking one of their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road unless they have a passenger on board, and if the driver uses the Google Assistant to ask for directions the assistant will pass the location onto Waze but then Waze forces the driver to use the touch screen to confirm that the location is correct. This to me is ridiculous, especially since Google now owns Waze. Put simply, Waze and the Google Assistant on Android Auto need to communicate with each other a lot better than they currently do.
The overall issue with Waze seems to be that the phone app is better built than the Android Auto app, which wouldn't be a problem were it not for the fact that it has led to borderline non-existent communication between the Android Auto version of the Google Assistant and the Android Auto Waze app. This problem leads to two main issues: drivers can't report hazards without taking one of their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road unless they have a passenger on board, and if the driver uses the Google Assistant to ask for directions the…
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Open up Waze to developers so we get third party plugins!
Would be amazing if Waze allowed other developers to integrate their software AND hardware to use with Waze.
Escort radar has their own app where if you hold a button on their radar detector, it'd report it on their cloud to other Escort users that a police is spotted.
However, having to have two apps loaded at a time makes it very difficult to catch alerts from both apps at the same time. Opening up an SDK or API on Waze and allowing other companies and developers to integrate with Waze would allow Waze to dominate the industry.
With this feature, developers can create third party features such as:
- Integration with Escort Live! Show radar threats and police reported by Escort
- Integration with Torque App to warn when car is having engine problems.
- Speed Limit overlay display from third party database
- New custom marker location types on the map such as: 'special event', 'foreign embassy', 'bus stop', 'sun glare', etc.
- Mileage Log, map / gps logger.Opening up Waze to developers would greatly reduce overhead on Waze developers, it can allow other apps to report threats, and is a really good idea. I hope it can be implemented. I know abuse can be problematic but that's why users would have to opt-in to plugins.
Would be amazing if Waze allowed other developers to integrate their software AND hardware to use with Waze.
Escort radar has their own app where if you hold a button on their radar detector, it'd report it on their cloud to other Escort users that a police is spotted.
However, having to have two apps loaded at a time makes it very difficult to catch alerts from both apps at the same time. Opening up an SDK or API on Waze and allowing other companies and developers to integrate with Waze would allow Waze to dominate the industry.
With this…
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Calculate ETA based on own average speed
ETA calculation seems to be based on traffic conditions and general average speed. ETA calculation seems to be inaccurate when driving below the average speed of the road-segment as it keeps increasing while driving with constant (low) speed.
It would be great if ETA calculation would also be accurate for vehicles going below average speeds (e.g. trucks in europe etc.)
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Display interstate/highway shields on client map.
Right now the live maps can display highway shields with limited functionality. Adding this ability to the client maps (and expanding its scope, as right now it is only partially functional) would really make it easier to orient yourself when viewing the map.
It would be nice if it was an option, as well... so you could disable it (like you can disable road goodies or other things) if you don't want to view them.
130 votesCurrently working on N. America. will be implanted in the world server in the future.
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Indicate toll roads on main navigation screen
Because a tiny icon in the route summary doesn't cut it and is often missed!
Also ability to show (in route summary) the cost and payment methods (cash, card, NFC, NPR, etc) of the toll road so you can plan ahead.
129 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Suppress public parking lots unless the destination does not have the "Customer Parking" box checked
The app far too often shows parking lots illogically, resulting in clutter and confusion. There is no need to show a public parking lot for a destination that has its own lot.
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Add "avoid border crossings" setting, just like avoid toll roads or ferries.
Navigating from New York to Detroit, there's a route that crosses through Canada. I didn't bring my passport and wish to avoid this, but if I manually force another route, I might miss out on traffic-responsive optimizations. It should be possible to avoid border crossings just like any other route preference.
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Saved places folders
It would be nice if individual saved places could be saved in separate folders. Possible one for family, shopping, vacation, activities, etc. It would make it faster and easier to find a place without scrolling through my entire saved list.
126 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Show border line on map
Since the corona virus crossing borders in Europe isn't that easy as before. So it would be nice if I could see the border line clearly on the map. A thick red line for example (like google maps) or something similar would be neat.
It also makes things easier to navigatie if you know whether you entering a different country when planning your route. In Europe, this sometimes could be the case.
124 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Log business/personal mileage?
Could you mesh with a travel tracking program to log business/personal milage?
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Voices of Homer Simpson or Peter Griffin
Please add in the voices of these 2 iconic cartoon characters as the navigators.
123 votesThank you for your suggestion. We will add this voice request to our User Request wish-list.
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Bring Elvis voice back please!
I am not an Elvis fan at heart. However I LOVE the Elvis voice. Where did he go and can you bring him back please?
122 votesThank you for your suggestions!
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